American University in Beirut

Darkgildedsnap
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:17:55 +0000

I couldn’t find an official thread on this university.

This seems to be a popular destination for study abroad, but I’m interested in applying here for a full undergraduate education. Has anyone here studied at this university, either for study abroad or as full-time student?

If so, does anyone know what it’s like living there? Going to Lebanon for college would be a huge commitment. It’s hard to find a lot of information on their website, and so I’d like to hear the pros and cons from someone who’s actually been here.

I’m interested in Arabic, and though the University seems to have a decent enough Arabic program, the most attractive feature in this area would obviously be its location, in the Arab world. It also seems to have a good reputation, but how good is the quality of the education, and how does it compare to other Universities? Thanks!